Deputy Finance Director

Deputy Finance Director

Our client is a leading Private Equity Real Estate player with a significant portfolio of assets and assets under development.

As part of their planned expansion , a new position has arisen, for a deputy to the current CFO.

The role will understudy and eventually take over when the incumbent exits in around five years.

Candidates must be able to commute between central London, Essex and Surrey when needed to manage various projects.
 

THE ROLE of Deputy Finance Director will assume the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing and presenting quarterly reporting packs for management and investors.
• Ensuring that group structures are tax efficient and fit for purpose.
• Managing and expanding banking relationships.
• Managing debt requirements and facility renewals.
• Setting up processes for continuous review of all processes and controls.
• Responsible for the compliance packs for the banks.
• Ensuring most efficient processes in place for managing cash-flow and project reporting.
• Ensuring all appraisals for new acquisitions are correct from a financial perspective.
• Reviewing all compliance requirements including any Companies House filings and audit requirements together with review of all Corporation Tax  returns.
• Have a commercial approach and be able to assist in deal negotiation.
• Mentoring and conducting appraisals for the direct reports
• Assist with new major projects which can involve travel to the United States.

The role would suit an experienced Accountant (at least five years pqe) with a property background , who is ambitious, looking for personal and corporate growth/ success.

A basic salary £120,000-£140,000 is on offer along with an uncapped bonus .